Loader Operator

About the Role

Perform maintenance, equipment operation, grounds, and housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment managed by regional business entities.

Responsibilities

• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns the steering wheel to operate the loader.
• Moves levers to lower and tilt the bucket and drives the front-end loader forward to force the bucket into bulk material.
• Moves levers to raise and tilt the bucket when filled, drives the vehicle to the work site, and moves levers to dump material.
• Transfers material from the pit face to a feeder by operating a wheeled loader.
• Performs emergency and routine repairs and maintenance on plant equipment and structures at the site locations.
• May perform routine preventative maintenance on mobile equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Conducts routine inspections of plant and mobile equipment.
• Grease and fuel mobile equipment.
• Perform assignments outlined by supervisors and follow standard procedures in the performance of duties.
• Work is inspected periodically for safety and economy in operation.
• Perform pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment.
• Maintain an effective system of communications with supervisors and customers serviced.
• Assists in various projects at the plant locations to ensure production is maintained.
• During equipment breakdowns, assist others in repairs and clean up.
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of the plant and yard area by using general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim Approved Personal Protection Equipment (“PPE”), including but not limited to respirators.
• Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Prior experience operating wheeled loaders preferred.
• Skilled welder preferred, but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Location: Yard A MN